Due to Verizon changing how their unlimited data plans will work, I decided to finally upgrade from my Dinc to the Razr Maxx. I have been reading the forums for the last few days. I guess to took for granted how easy it was to switch between roms with my old phone.
The phone I received from Verizon already had Android 2.3.6 with bootloader 0a.6c on it. There is no OTA upgrade available at this time so It is the most recent GB installation.
bootloader: 0a.6c
system version: 6.12.181.XT912.Verizon.en.US
Android: 2.3.6
BaseBand: CDMA_N_04.07.01R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
Webtop Version: WT-2.0.0-139
Kernel version:2.6.35.7-g65de91d [email protected] #1
Build number: 6.5.1-167_DHD-14_M3-8
Build date: Thu Mar 8 12:33:02 CST 2012
I am not to worried about installing the latest ICS leak, but I miss my custom roms. I know that kexec is in the works and is currently on developmental hold. I have read about bootstrap vs safestrap and feel comfortable with most of the terminology. The major downside is the locked bootloader that I assume Motorola will never unlock for us. Since there is no way around this I want to prepare for the worst.
Given my current setup, what should I do to make sure I don't loose any of my modability?
Should I go ahead and root and install safestrap without the init support needed for most custom roms?
Are their any files I should backup that will let me downgrade or revert to a different version?
I would just like to make sure I don't miss an opportunity to do something fun with this phone out of ignorance.
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On a major side note, I am still in my return window and am seriously contemplating sending this phone back and preordering the Galaxy 3. Like most of you, I love the phone, but need the freedom to flash.
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shameful bump
Shameful Bump after a day
work_hard said:
Shameful Bump after a day
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Didn't you post something very similar to this the other day too?
aktrazer said:
Didn't you post something very similar to this the other day too?
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This is the same post.
work_hard said:
This is the same post.
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Here comes the next question. Why are you double posting?
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In short, there's no reason to root or flash. ICS is coming in the next week or 2, might as well wait for that.
aktrazer said:
Here comes the next question. Why are you double posting?
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In short, there's no reason to root or flash. ICS is coming in the next week or 2, might as well wait for that.
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It was the same thread.
Thanks for the info. I was more worried about making sure I didn't miss an opportunity to backup any files for future use as I know I am already on the new bootloader. More or less trying to cover my butt for a potential downgrade in case we find a way to do any neat tricks with my current setup.
Well no matter which way you slice it, for the time being, once you go to the newer builds its very much a pain in the ass to go back, if its possible. I'm just going to wait and see what the devs can do with ICS. I typically don't like to jump the gun when it comes to OTAs.
Again, this all just my opinion, its your phone.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using XDA
At this point I would root and use Voodoo to keep root.
I would not install any other recovery because that will probably prevent the OTA from installing.
ICS is due out in the next week or so, so I would root and be patient.
tech_head said:
At this point I would root and use Voodoo to keep root.
I would not install any other recovery because that will probably prevent the OTA from installing.
ICS is due out in the next week or so, so I would root and be patient.
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I ended up rooting last night and not installing a recovery. Thanks for the heads up on root keeping with Voodoo.
I remember someone saying to make a backup of my CID partition, but with I think that was just in case you were flashing some of the leaks. I will probably go ahead and do it for good measure.
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The first post infos have been edited.
Go there: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21280773&postcount=32
Way to go Kholk!!!!!
kholk said:
Okay, we're at a REALLY GOOD point, and need someone to test the unlock.
There's a chance of risk of HARDBRICKING the device with the test, but you can always send your device over warranty if something happens.
YOU can make the difference!
UPDATE: Tested it, working on it. The device is still locked but.... Stay tuned!
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Way to go Kholk!!! Lets hit the nail on this topic.
Just wanted to suggest that you look at
http://revolutionary.io/ it could help
WOW!!! am excited that this is happening
Will check this Topic every hour or every two hours!!!
If you tell me what needs to be done, i could pitch in too
nischalnischal said:
Way to go Kholk!!! Lets hit the nail on this topic.
Just wanted to suggest that you look at
http://revolutionary.io/ it could help
WOW!!! am excited that this is happening
Will check this Topic every hour or every two hours!!!
If you tell me what needs to be done, i could pitch in too
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Try and test the BL out in ur phone if possible. What's ur SW?
Well done eternityproject guys, just trying means a lot
ok I can make the difference, but there are files ? how can we try unlocker ?
how it works ? using exploit ?
@Kholk
I am using your Artic Rom. 2.2.0 and Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Radio U_03.1c.83P
I had flashed a EU ROM before this. hope this is sufficient.
alrigh tits about 12 here. got to get some rest. Please mail me or leave a message so we can continue with this
how to unlock the BL. am not sure could you please let me what steps need to be taken,( apart from fastboot oem unlock)
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Sorry Bootloader is A0.65 version
kholk said:
Okay, we're at a REALLY GOOD point, and need someone to test the unlock.
There's a chance of risk of HARDBRICKING the device with the test, but you can always send your device over warranty if something happens.
YOU can make the difference!
UPDATE: Tested it, working on it. The device is still locked but.... Stay tuned!
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Way to go Kholk, cannot wait for it.. Hope u bring a big smile on All RAZRians... Fingers crossed... :-D
I'm willing to do any kind of testing that's needed
Fantastic news and very pleased this could be happening
Sent from my XT910 using xda premium
+1 waiting to see where this leads. Sorry I can't help test due to a) inexperience and b) my phone is second-hand without a receipt for warranty.
Kholk
My device is available for testing
Sent from my XT910 using XDA App
nischalnischal said:
@Kholk
I am using your Artic Rom. 2.2.0 and Gingerbread 2.3.6.
Radio U_03.1c.83P
I had flashed a EU ROM before this. hope this is sufficient.
alrigh tits about 12 here. got to get some rest. Please mail me or leave a message so we can continue with this
how to unlock the BL. am not sure could you please let me what steps need to be taken,( apart from fastboot oem unlock)
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Sorry Bootloader is A0.65 version
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The Arctic ROM is by shady_lanem, an EternityProject Team Member, not me
Anyway guys, calm down, please!
From what we're discovering, it should only be a really strange bootloader, still not giving us possibilities to unlock our devices.
I hope we'll find out more.
I'm available toooooooo
Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk
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From what we're discovering, it should only be a really strange bootloader, still not giving us possibilities to unlock our devices. I hope we'll find out more.
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Hmmm, sounds like this may not be the answer everyone was hoping for In any case, I'll think positive thoughts & stay tuned.
kholk said:
Okay, we're at a REALLY GOOD point, and need someone to test the unlock.
There's a chance of risk of HARDBRICKING the device with the test, but you can always send your device over warranty if something happens.
UPDATE: Tested it, working on it. The device is still locked but.... Stay tuned!
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Is this for 912 or 910 or either? I'm seeing alot of responses from 910's and was curious.
Sent from my DROID RAZR using xda premium
Its for 910.
By strings mbm.bin[/b], which come with XT910 PSHAsia OTA update; there 4 device status. Really like to know what other states' mean.
Code:
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Device is UNLOCKED. Status Code: 1
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 2
Device is UNLOCKED. Status Code: 3
and what is this ?
Production eFuse Blown!
Thank you.
Hello Razr users. I was just wondering if you guys have tried doing something similar to what we did to unlock the Atrix and Project Cheesecake. Im brining this up because if you can do the same thing i strongly believe that you will be able to find an OTA file with an unlockable bootloader. The fact that you guys have an impending ICS update only ups the likelihood that you will be able to find one. Ours for the Atrix was found close to our impending Gingerbread update. Only a suggestion but i suggest trying it. I will link to the Project Cheesecake thread once I dig it up.
EDIT: Here is the original thread for Project Cheesecake - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164582
The mod here is going to need porting to work for you guys or it may just not work at all. I cant do it because I have no real relation to the project other then being the guinea pig and coming up with the name nor do i have any dev experience
bahathir said:
and what is this ?
Production eFuse Blown!
Thank you.
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Hmm. That'd be this, but it's not supposed to actually brick the phone when 'blown', just chuck it into recovery mode. Of course, that was circa Droid X, it may well behave differently now.
Ratchet556 said:
Hello Razr users. I was just wondering if you guys have tried doing something similar to what we did to unlock the Atrix and Project Cheesecake. Im brining this up because if you can do the same thing i strongly believe that you will be able to find an OTA file with an unlockable bootloader. The fact that you guys have an impending ICS update only ups the likelihood that you will be able to find one. Ours for the Atrix was found close to our impending Gingerbread update. Only a suggestion but i suggest trying it. I will link to the Project Cheesecake thread once I dig it up.
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Now that's a very intriguing prospect. Love that some of Moto's servers are named after The Simpsons.
Ratchet556 said:
Hello Razr users. I was just wondering if you guys have tried doing something similar to what we did to unlock the Atrix and Project Cheesecake. Im brining this up because if you can do the same thing i strongly believe that you will be able to find an OTA file with an unlockable bootloader. The fact that you guys have an impending ICS update only ups the likelihood that you will be able to find one. Ours for the Atrix was found close to our impending Gingerbread update. Only a suggestion but i suggest trying it. I will link to the Project Cheesecake thread once I dig it up.
EDIT: Here is the original thread for Project Cheesecake - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164582
The mod here is going to need porting to work for you guys or it may just not work at all. I cant do it because I have no real relation to the project other then being the guinea pig and coming up with the name nor do i have any dev experience
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Hmm...yeah, that sounds like a good idea. But the ICS upgrade is a good 3 months away. But I guess we could look into it.
cheekrox said:
Hmm...yeah, that sounds like a good idea. But the ICS upgrade is a good 3 months away. But I guess we could look into it.
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Nope, ICS update is only awaiting Google-Motorola Merge... As soon as it happens, they will roll out....
Please allow me to use the mother tongue...
作为一名中国的用户，我们也很热爱xda这样一个国际电子玩家的交流平台。我们不辞艰辛，越过政府的阻碍，翻墙来到这里，真心的希望能够获取一些最前沿的资讯和一些优秀的rom作品。
昨天，看见开发版块张贴出2.3.6的作品，立即开始下载。由于使用代理服务器，整整下载了4个多小时，才将zip文件及使用工具完整的下载好了，迫不及待的开始按照楼主的教程刷机。
我不知道，有没有机友按照楼主的教程成功的刷上了2.3.6，我很欣慰的告诉大家，通过我不断的努力，从早晨10点多刷到凌晨3点多，终于刷上了这样一个坑爹的rom。
楼主说，在2.3.4底包之后获取root，再升级到2.3.5（412&413）。中间使用voodoo保存root权限。我不知道楼主是怎么实现2.3.4底包之后root，再刷上2.3.5的，但是凭借我和众多中国机友的常识，认为2.3.4 root后是根本无法升级到2.3.5的（任何一个版本）。打开2.3.6的文件一看，分明就是Bootstrap的一个恢复镜像文件。于是我明白，只要能够成功升级到2.3.5 413 root，就能安装好Bootstrap 进行恢复还原到2.3.6。
我刷好了底包，直接升级到楼主提供的2.3.5 413~ 但是尝试了所有的软件，都无法正常获取到root权限。无奈，只有重新刷带包，按照楼主说的在2.3.4底包后获取root 用voodoo保存权限，但是不出所料，2.3.4root后根本无法升级到2.3.5任何一个版本。所以此路不通，升级过程再次中断。只好重新底包刷到2.3.5 413继续想办法root，因为我明确的知道，只要在这里获得root权限后，必定可以使用Bootstrap还原到2.3.6。但是经过我和众多中国机友的努力，根本无法获得root权限。
倍感无奈的之际，只好重新底包刷上2.3.5 412再root 恢复2.3.6，虽然楼主明确说了，412版本wifi无法正常工作。但是毕竟也刷了一天，不看到2.3.6真面目誓不罢休。果真就这样，看见了所谓的2.3.6.
看见之后，倍感失望。首先wifi如预期的确不能使用了，其次开机第二屏红眼也变了 成了moto logo水波纹。打开设置一看机型变成了Milestone x2 。这些并不算什么，如果该rom界面做的好，系统精简，运行流畅我完全能够接收，但开机之后程序运行就是200多M，剩下的在130-140之间徘回。系统自带的程序完全没有精简，包括那个高尔夫妹妹都还屹立于其中。界面和底包后的2.3.4完全无差别。切实无论你怎么努力，都不能root。这样一个坑爹的rom居然发布出来，毫无刷机的价值。
由于昨天刷到了凌晨3点，誓言今天要注册一个xda的账号，在楼主下面回帖告诉大家我的经历，但是注册的账号又说什么需要发15贴后才能回帖。我猛灌水，灌了半个多小时终于到了15贴，再回去一看还是不能回帖~苦逼的中国机友们，何时能够在xda上有说话的权力。
Well am I the Landlord? Hay We figured out Pixelation's post.
Wait does he know Eddy Murphy? http://ojar.com/view_45875.htm
Google translate:
As a user, we also very much love the players of the xda such an international electronic exchange platform. Regardless of the hardships over the obstacles of the Government, over the wall to come here really want to be able to obtain some of the most cutting-edge information and some excellent rom works.
Yesterday, saw the development forum posted the 2.3.6 works, start the download immediately. Use a proxy server, a full download of more than four hours, the zip file and use tools to complete the download, can not wait to start in accordance with the landlord tutorial Brush.
I do not know, there is no Friends of the machine in accordance with the landlord tutorial brush on 2.3.6, I am pleased to tell you that, from 10:00 through my constant efforts to brush more than 3:00, and finally painted with such a pit father rom.
The landlord said that the package 2.3.4 the end of access to the root, and then upgrade to 2.3.5 (412 & 413). Intermediate use voodoo to save the root privileges. I do not know the landlord is how 2.3.4 the end of the package after the root, painted on 2.3.5, 2.3.4 root can not upgrade to 2.3.5, but by virtue of the I and many local Friends of common sense ( any version). A look, open 2.3.6's file plainly Boots, trap a recovery image file. So I understand, be able to successfully upgrade to 2.3.5 413 root, you can install a good Bootstrap recover restore to 2.3.6.
I brush the end of the package, upgrade directly to the landlord provided 2.3.5 413 ~ But try all the software can not be normal access to root privileges. Helpless, only to re-brush with a bag in accordance with the landlord said the package after the end of 2.3.4 to obtain root permission to use voodoo to save, but predictably, the 2.3.4root simply can not upgrade to 2.3.5 any one version. So being the case, the upgrade process again interrupted. Brush had to re-end of the package to 2.3.5 413 to continue to find ways to root, because I know as long as the root privileges, it will certainly use the Bootstr ap to restore to 2.3.6. But through the efforts of the I and many local friends, do not have access to root privileges.
Feel helpless on the occasion, had to re-end of packet brush 2.3.5 412 re-root recovery 2.3.6, although I clearly said the 412 version of the wifi does not work. After all, but also brush a day, do not see 2.3. The true face of dogged. Really this way, see the so-called 2.3.6.
See, I feel disappointed. First wifi as expected, indeed can not be used, followed by boot second screen red-eye has changed became the moto logo water ripples. Open the Settings to see the models into the Milestone x2. These is nothing, if the rom interface to streamline the system running smooth, I am fully able to receive, but after the boot program is running is more than 200 M, and the rest in between 130-140 irresolute back. The system comes with the program completely streamlined, including the golf sister also survive in them. 2.3 of the interface and the end of the package. Completely undifferentiated. Effectively, no matter how hard you try, can not be root. A pit father rom actually released, there is no value of Brush.
As the brush to 3:00, vowed today to register a xda account the landlord the following replies to tell you my experience, but the registered account also said that what needs to send 15 replies. I shoved irrigation, filling more than half an hour and finally to 15, and then go back to one or replies can not be ~: mad: hard to force the Chinese faithful machine, when in xda speak with authority
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I think the key issue here is stock vs "kick ass" rom. Did the op miss the word stock (rom)?
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Sir
It is an "out of the box" Stock rom. VooDoo DOES WORK but you must use the latest version from start to finish. Upgrade path: 234 leak sbf > 235/413 ~30mb ota. Run VooDoo before and after the ota. Install super user to gain root when all finished. System recovery also needs to be installed if you do not flash ReRecovery after the restore.
Welcome to XDA DroidX2chn.
Skwoodwiva, just wanted to pass along a big "pat on the back" for making the effort to assist our new friend, and who knows if we can get past the language problems what might come of it. After all, as I recall the original root for the X2 came from a Chinese source.
Thanks we need you skills here!
No kudos for the lol ?
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Don't be going "moltcher" on me.
With all respect to "our new friend" and moltcher41 read carefully...
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Hint SNL... http://ojar.com/view_45875.htm
LOL... I've never heard or seen that.
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So I figured!! A slipping (sleeping) audience spoils a joke:
I put the link in much later.
I honestly was so confused I was starting to think you had slipped into code talker mode...lol
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= "a head smashing against wall"
skwoodwiva said:
So I figured!! A slipping (sleeping) audience spoils a joke:
I put the link in much later.
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Didn't mean the link... I was referring to the poem....LOL
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Google renders OP as Landlord.
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Google renders OP as Landlord.
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LOL... Yes i saw that and had the same happen when I ran the original post thru other translation programs. It was your thrice edited post that didn't make sense to me until you came back and added the link to the poem by Eddie Murphy...I even got so caught up in trying to get a better translation that I missed the connection too what you put at the being of your translation post.
Hey, I claim right of excuse do to old age, or because I'm a veteran, or because I have a birthday this year, or aaahhhhh I was thinking about my next witty reply to a BreatheALittle post, that's it, yeah that's the one that works....LOL
Sir it just went right over my head...but all this writing is very good Swype practice...thanks....:beer:
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哥们，楼下有人说了，从最开始到最后，都得用最新版的voodoo
the latest version
Okay so I tried using the main SBF tutorial on the dev forum here and that SBF file didn't work for my Milestone X2. I'm pretty sure the main problem is that I'm on ACS (Alaska Communication Systems) and they're using 2.3.6 and probably some strange baseband versions. I got some "boot error 1" or something.
Anyway, I can't find a .sbf file for the ACS version of my phone. I was able to get the phone to boot again using this nTelos sbf, but I wasn't able to make calls or anything and saw a flashing triangle on my status bar.
So I guess a few questions I have are..
1) Does anyone know of a .sbf file that would work for this?
2) Can I somehow edit the nTelos ROM to work with my carrier?
3) If I take it to ACS will they be able to flash the sbf file for me? Or at least supply me with it....
4) Have I voided my warranty by doing this?
Any information is helpful. Thanks!
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Figured I'd give everyone a quick update. I got the phone replaced. I went in and played dumb. She asked if I tried to root it and I said "what's that? I think I've got a virus!!" She had no idea how to fix it so she just gave me a rapid replacement.
I would really like to get the SBF files so I can at least try the 2.3.6 root and not worry about messing it up this time, but any company in Alaska is pretty hard to deal with for anything at all.
Thanks for your help XDA! I miss my Skyrocket
I'm not sure if flashing a sbf file voids warranty. I imagine that it does because if done improperly or the sbf file is bad it could brick the phone. You're most likely going to have to take the phone to them.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
you probably have to flash your phone in a similar method as a flash to cricket or metropc wireless except with your carriers information.
Xb0i said:
you probably have to flash your phone in a similar method as a flash to cricket or metropc wireless except with your carriers information.
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Not sure I fully understand, could you give a little more information please? Kind of nervous about taking it in.
was it just the flashing triangle that means you have to activate the phone?
maybe that's all you need to do?
SBF files are given to us by Motorola. I wouldnt think you would void your warranty by using them unless its a leaked version or something. But even then, you could play stupid and just say you didnt know. They might buy it.
I mean if all else fails ask for an sbf from your service provider.
cyanogenmod
Figured I'd give everyone a quick update. I got the phone replaced. I went in and played dumb. She asked if I tried to root it and I said "what's that? I think I've got a virus!!" She had no idea how to fix it so she just gave me a rapid replacement.
I would really like to get the SBF files so I can at least try the 2.3.6 root and not worry about messing it up this time, but any company in Alaska is pretty hard to deal with for anything at all.
Thanks for your help XDA! I miss my Skyrocket
Glad you got it taken care of! Hopefully this time your modding goes smoother
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
CadenH said:
Glad you got it taken care of! Hopefully this time your modding goes smoother
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
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Many thanks I shouldn't have made the attempt to downgrade first in the first place. This time I think I'll just attempt a simple root, which I've read worked for another ACS Milestone X2 2.3.6 user. After a root I can install ReRecovery and make a NANDROID backup right? Just in case anything goes wrong again? I haven't fully looked into it since I'm not rooted yet, but I'm assuming ReRecovery is just another thing similar to ClockWorkMod, which I have experience with. Too bad there are no 2.3.6 roms that I've seen :< I really hate this stock ROM and all its bloat.
PotentChili said:
She asked if I tried to root it and I said "what's that? I think I've got a virus!!"
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Lol
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yes, I do not blame you. There are parts of the stock rom I like but generally I do not like it. I just rooted my phone 2.3.6 method and it worked. My only advice is to download Super user from the market before you start the process.
I am working on a fix . So 236 can work on any carrier. Wanna help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616211
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& got myself a mx2 bastard & a pickle!
skwoodwiva said:
I am working on a fix . So 236 can work on any carrier. Wanna help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616211
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& got myself a mx2 bastard & a pickle!
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I do want to help, but do not want to risk anything until I can get my phone setup to a point where I can always flash back to this ACS 2.3.6. Is that essentially done once/if I get ReRecovery on the phone?
Yea RR should be flashed whenever you leave cwr!
You could test on your acs.
Trying to get hw virtual serial port to work see the cricket link. I had all this working back in july. Damn.
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Our phone is crippled, cwr restore does not restore bootloader & other stuff.
I just recieved OTA update from Verizon for the 4.4.2. Can this be rooted now that I had to go back to a stock Verizon S4 I545 vrufnc5. If so what are my options? Please give me instructions. Thanks
Model SCH-I545
Kernel Version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5
Android 4.4.2
I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
Coycaine said:
I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
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Thanks Coycaine..Is there a way I can go back to build VRUEMK2 and then Root it from there. That way I can download a custom ROM for the 4.4.2 KitKat?? Does this make any sense? Sorry, i'm slowly learning all this.
If you already updated to kitkat there is absolutely no way u can downgrade unless u updated it using surge update to kitkat. But right now u r stuck in kitkat. For me I am still on rooted mk2 waiting for a root for kitkat. U should of waited before updating.
rizz1974 said:
Thanks Coycaine..Is there a way I can go back to build VRUEMK2 and then Root it from there. That way I can download a custom ROM for the 4.4.2 KitKat?? Does this make any sense? Sorry, i'm slowly learning all this.
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You may want to search these threads. I don't remember reading about anyone trying to downgrade from NC5 back to MK2 yet, but I'm sure someone has at least tried. The leaked KK build (NC2) was able to be downgraded, but with some problems/issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2726868
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658480
Coycaine said:
You may want to search these threads. I don't remember reading about anyone trying to downgrade from NC5 back to MK2 yet, but I'm sure someone has at least tried. The leaked KK build (NC2) was able to be downgraded, but with some problems/issues.
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There are some that tried and are now bricked until there is an ODIN file for NC5.
If root is important, one should just be patient, sit back, wait.
tech_head said:
There are some that tried and are now bricked until there is an ODIN file for NC5.
If root is important, one should just be patient, sit back, wait.
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You know what, i'm just going to take your advise and wait. I agree with you, there isn't any guarantee with the messages i have been reading.
Thanks Coycaine
I'm always amused by these "I took the update... Help I lost root" posts. It takes time and unless you're actively working on a root solution.... Leave the people alone and let them work. If root is important to you, then never update until a solution is found first or your stuck. No amount of begging will find a solution faster.
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I'm always amused by these "I took the update... Help I lost root" posts.
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Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I do this...
Doctor: Don't do that.
(It's not clear what they expect, but I feel that stupidity should be painful. It's Darwin in action.)
2+2=5
Sugarhill, don't ever become a motivational speaker...you'd make a great Biff III though for Back To The Future 4!
Rizz, sorry to say... I'm glad your situation is what it is, now I have a thread to check on to see if a solution has been developed!
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Signs of progress!!! Look!
calebcabob said:
Sugarhill, don't ever become a motivational speaker...you'd make a great Biff III though for Back To The Future 4!
Rizz, sorry to say... I'm glad your situation is what it is, now I have a thread to check on to see if a solution has been developed!
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Signs of progress!!! Look!
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You have the international version?
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I've never rooted before nor been interested. But since the Google morons screwed up SD Card access I will cross over to the root side as soon as the root method is worked out.
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Me Too
Really disappointed that Wakelock Detector no longer works, so I can't wait to root!
Yeah there's a bunch of us now waiting on the route to be achieved for the s4 on Android 4.4 .2.
We just got to sit back and relax and let the good people work their magic to get this done. It will come in good time. But hopefully not long. Lol
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
starbuckk said:
I've never rooted before nor been interested. But since the Google morons screwed up SD Card access I will cross over to the root side as soon as the root method is worked out.
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
Every time I think I will try to go without root'n, they screw something else up and I find I need it again. This sd permissions problem has really messed me up. I had to move 3gig worth of data back to my internal memory to get some of my apps to work and I don't have much room available on it. If I knew this, I wouldn't have upgraded.
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jgheld said:
What's wrong with SD Card access?
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Google put restrictions on SD cards that broke most programs that rely on them. Search for KitKat and sd card for more details.
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What's wrong with SD Card access?
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From what I read, if the app is not one of the pre-installed apps that comes with the ROM then the app will not have permission to freely access the SD card. There is an App to fix this in the Play Store but I think the app needs root. This really sucks. I thought I used TB to freeze the OTA on my wife's phone but she approved the OTA last night and now I am stuck until someone creates a new root exploit.
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I haven't seen any root solutions for NC5 yet.
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Do you know if there is a root for NC5 at this point? I just updated my phone and lost root. If there is a root solution out there now and you could link that to me it would be much appreciated. Thank you!
rizz1974 said:
I just recieved OTA update from Verizon for the 4.4.2. Can this be rooted now that I had to go back to a stock Verizon S4 I545 vrufnc5. If so what are my options? Please give me instructions. Thanks
Model SCH-I545
Kernel Version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.I545VRUFNC5
Android 4.4.2
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I was also foolish enough to accept the OTA update before checking to make sure I could re-root my phone after the update. Stuck waiting for a solution now. Hopefully someone releases a root solution soon. Let me know If any root fix comes up soon please! Thank you.
After years of being away from the phone mod seen (I quit when android first appeared when Google came out with the G1 and G2.) I was a Windows Mobile guy.. I'm trying to get back into it and flash some bada$$ roms and mod away, but know nothing about android. I'm not gonna lie.. All this new lingo on here with android has me scratching my head .. But I am reading, searching and trying to learn..
So here's where I am stuck.. I have rooted my M8 and done S-Off.. But when I was reading up on Viper rom to get that bad boy installed on my M8 its says "It would be best if I update my firmware to 4.4.3".. But the device is not offering me the OTA... All I have done to the phone is root it and use Sunshine to do the S-Off.. I also read that OTA is not the best way to go.. So am I needing to un-root my device to get this new firmware ??.. I also seen where there was a Guru tool to show that my phone is back to locked and un-tampered to get OTA's ..But not sure if it works for the M8.. But any help I can get for this ol' schooler-noob would be much appreciated.. I just wanna install some cool roms again.. Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Thibz \m/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486?nocache=1
That will get you updated to 4.4.3. As stated in the thread, the update has been put on hold due to suspected battery drain.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486?nocache=1
That will get you updated to 4.4.3. As stated in the thread, the update has been put on hold due to suspected battery drain.
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It is usually recommend to do a factory reset and if you can wipe all caches, doing the OTA and not doing this is like a dirty flash. I have always wiped after OTA since my HTC Aria days and have had no issues. in fact even using @Wonders_Never_Cease great roms after I debloat further to what I like I go in and zip align and wipe caches just for my peace of mind. :highfive:
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Thibz68 said:
After years of being away from the phone mod seen (I quit when android first appeared when Google came out with the G1 and G2.) I was a Windows Mobile guy.. I'm trying to get back into it and flash some bada$$ roms and mod away, but know nothing about android. I'm not gonna lie.. All this new lingo on here with android has me scratching my head .. But I am reading, searching and trying to learn..
So here's where I am stuck.. I have rooted my M8 and done S-Off.. But when I was reading up on Viper rom to get that bad boy installed on my M8 its says "It would be best if I update my firmware to 4.4.3".. But the device is not offering me the OTA... All I have done to the phone is root it and use Sunshine to do the S-Off.. I also read that OTA is not the best way to go.. So am I needing to un-root my device to get this new firmware ??.. I also seen where there was a Guru tool to show that my phone is back to locked and un-tampered to get OTA's ..But not sure if it works for the M8.. But any help I can get for this ol' schooler-noob would be much appreciated.. I just wanna install some cool roms again.. Any help would be greatly appreciated..
Thibz \m/
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If I was you I would check out this thread by @Wonders_Never_Cease. Should have everything you need. :highfive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
orvon.freeman said:
It is usually recommend to do a factory reset and if you can wipe all caches, doing the OTA and not doing this is like a dirty flash. I have always wiped after OTA since my HTC Aria days and have had no issues. in fact even using @Wonders_Never_Cease great roms after I debloat further to what I like I go in and zip align and wipe caches just for my peace of mind. :highfive:
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If I was you I would check out this thread by @Wonders_Never_Cease. Should have everything you need. :highfive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
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I will give it a read .. Thank you .. Yeah, I'm so outta practice with this stuff it ain't funny .. But I guess part of the fun is the challenge in learning it .. Thanks again ..